The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2019 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2020 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2021 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2022 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2023 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2019 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2020 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2021 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2022 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2023 - Sustainable development in logistics
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
- 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Ethical and Sustainable Competencies
Local and Global Societal Competencies
Resilience
SDG's in focus:
#7: Affordable and clean energy,
#8: Decent work and economic growth,
#9: Industry, Innovation and infrastructure
#12: Responsible consumption and production
#13: Climate action
#17: Partnership for the goal
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You are able to name and discuss key concepts,
innovations,
international legislation, standards and
institutions
related to sustainable development and Corporate
Social
Responsibility.(Knowledge)
You are able to describe the concept of circular
economy and
circular business models. (Knowledge)
You are able to apply measures to reduce the
environmental
footprint of the supply chain. (Skill)
You are able to apply a critical approach in
analysing and
evaluating the environmental and social
consequences of the
company's logistical decisions. (Approach)
You have a reflective approach on ethical
principles in
relation to given topics. (Approach)
Course contents
The concept of sustainable development
The concept of circular economy and a circular
business model
Corporate Social Responsibility and risk
Green supply chain
Ecodesign
Ecological Footprint
Life-cycle analysis
Value hierarchy of waste management
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to logistics passed
Additional information
Introduction lecture, business game, circular
business workshop and guest lecture are
mandatory. In the group assignment and the
presentation of the personal portfolio, the student
has to attend one full session.
More information on Itslearning at course start.
Recommended or required reading
Grant David, Trautrims Alexander and Wong Cheew,
2015. Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. Kogan Page Limited.
McKinnon Alan, Cullinane Sharon, Browne Michel
and
Whiteing Anthony, 2010. Green logistics -
Improving the environmental sustainability of
logistics. Kogan Page Limited.
Catherine Weetman, 2015. A circular economy
handbook for the business and supply chain. Kogan
Page Limited.
Study activities
- Lectures - 50 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 90 hours
- Individual studies - 100 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 270 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course, the student should pass the
compulsory elements of the course and receive
at least 20 points from the exam and at least 50
points of the maximum 100 points in
the course.
Examination 1: Written exam, maximum 40 points
(min, 20 points to pass)
Examination 2: Group assignment, maximum
10 points
Examination 3: Written personal portfolio, maximum
40 points
Examination 4: Guest lecture reflection paper, max
5 points
Examination 5: Business game, max 5 points (group
assignment)
Examination 6: Written individual/group
assignment, max 5 points (bonus assignment)
Grading:
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5
Teacher
Adlercreutz Erica
Examiner
Adlercreutz Erica
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (14 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-08-10 to 2023-08-30
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-09-04 | 12:15 - 14:15 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics - Introduction + Theme 1: Concepts and Trends | Introduction. Mandatory participation Introduction + Theme 1 Concepts and trends | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-09-11 | 11:00 - 13:00 | B522 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 2: Corporate Social Responsibility | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-09-18 | 12:15 - 14:15 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 3: Sustainable Supply Chain | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-09-25 | 12:00 - 14:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 4: Eco-design | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-10-02 | 12:00 - 14:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 5: Warehouse Management | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-10-04 | 12:00 - 14:00 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 6: Transports | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-10-09 | 10:15 - 12:15 | A511 | Sustainable Logistics - Group presentations in class | Mandatory English | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-10-11 | 13:00 - 14:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics- - Group presentations in class | Mandatory English | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-10-16 | 13:00 - 15:00 | D4110 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 7: E-logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-10-25 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 8: Circular Economy | Theme 8: Circular Economy | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-10-30 | 12:00 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics - Guest lecture | POSTI GUEST LECTURE, mandatory | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-01 | 13:00 - 14:30 | B320 | Sustainable Logistics - Drop in | Drop-in | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-06 | 11:00 - 13:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme 9: Circular business models | Theme 9: Circular business models | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-13 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics - Workshop | Mandatory lecture | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-15 | 09:00 - 11:00 | B320 | Sustainable Logistics - Drop-in | Drop-in | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-22 | 09:00 - 11:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Theme10: Circular Economy Enablers & EU Action Plan | EU action plan | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-24 | 09:00 - 11:00 | Sustainable Logistics - Drop-in | Drop-in in ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66847344848?from=addon Meeting ID: 668 4734 4848 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2023-11-27 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Presentations | Personal portfolios in class (Mandatory English) | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-11-29 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Presentations | Personal portfolios in class (Mandatory Swedish) | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-12-07 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics - Exam | Adlercreutz Erica |